Janome 9700 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Problem

The machine is noisy.

The needle thread breaks.

The bobbin thread breaks.

The needle breaks.

Visual Touch Screen is not clear.

PC Card does not work.

Skipped stitches

Seam puckering

Cause

1.Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism.

2.The feed dog is packed with lint.

1.The needle thread is not threaded properly.

2.The needle thread tension is too tight.

3.The needle is bent or blunt.

4.The needle is inserted incorrectly.

5.The thread is too heavy for the needle.

6.The needle thread has not set in the thread holder when embroidery sewing started.

1.The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.

2.Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.

3.The bobbin is damaged and doesn’t turn smoothly.

1.The needle is inserted incorrectly.

2.The needle is bent or blunt.

3.The needle clamp screw is loose.

4.The needle thread tension is too tight.

5.The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished.

6.The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.

1.The contrast of the screen is not adjusted properly.

1. The PC Card is not inserted correctly.

1.The needle is inserted incorrectly.

2.The needle is bent or blunt.

3.The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.

4.A BLUE TIPPED needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine and synthetics.

5.The needle thread is not threaded properly.

6.A defective (rusted, burred needle eye) needle is used.

7.The embroidery hoop is not set properly.

8.The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.

1.The needle tension is too tight.

2.The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded correctly.

3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.

4.The stitch length is too long for the fabric.

5.The presser foot pressure is not adjusted correctly

*When sewing extremely lightweight materials place interfacing underneath the fabric.

6.The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.

Reference

See page 101.

See page 101.

See page 15.

See page 19.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 78.

See page 14.

See page 101. Replace the bobbin.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 19.

See page 28.

See page 18.

See page 22.

See page 89.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 18.

See page 15. Change the needle.

See page 78.

See page 77.

See page 19. See pages 14, 15.

See page 18.

Make stitches denser See page 20.

See page 77.

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Contents Instruction Book Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Name of Parts Know Your MachineStandard Accessories and Storage Page Extension Table For free arm sewingFor flat-bed sewing Operating Instructions Connecting the Power SupplyFunction Buttons Foot Control Controlling Sewing SpeedRemoving and Attaching the Presser Foot Raising and Lowering the Presser FootRemoving the presser foot Attaching the presser footButton Sewing Foot T To Attach Darning Foot P-2 To AttachEmbroidery Foot P To Attach Various Presser Feet and Their Uses Winding the Bobbin Setting the Spool of ThreadRemoving the bobbin Additional Spool PinThreading for bobbin winding Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Machine Built-in Needle Threader Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread Needle Size Changing NeedlesBalancing Thread Tension Dropping the Feed Dog Adjusting the Foot PressureMode setting key See Mode SelectionQuick help mode key See File open key SeeSET key Eco modeScreen contrast Sound controlKeys Inch/MillimeterRegister key Return keySET Language Selection Pattern Selection Straight stitch Utility StitchesTo sew To sew from the edge of thick fabricSecuring seam Using the seam guide linesAdjusting the needle drop position and stitch Length Default CancelChanging stitch length Changing needle drop positionLocking Stitch Lock-a-Matic StitchTriple Stretch Stitch Stretch StitchZigzag stitch Adjusting the stitch width and length07.0 Default Cancel Changing stitch widthOvercasting with zigzag stitch OvercastingKnit Stitch Double Overedge StitchOverlock Stitch Blind hem stitch Blind HemDefault Cancel Adjusting the needle drop position Attaching the zipper foot Zipper sewingTo Sew Page Regular quilting QuiltingRound End Buttonhole Auto Square ButtonholeKeyhole Buttonhole Rounded Keyhole ButtonholeSensor buttonhole Pull down BH Lever Complete d Raise Presser Foot Corded buttonhole Changing buttonhole stitch density Changing buttonhole widthAutomatic buttonhole Restart for the same size Different size Cancel Button sewing Button SewingDarning To adjust the evenness of darning stitches To sew a shorter darningTo sew the same size darning Tacking To sew a shorter tackTo sew the same size tack Eyelet To adjust the shape of an eyeletBasting Function Keys Satin StitchesCursor keys Program keyDelete key Vertical Mirror keyProgramming a pattern combination Single pattern with locking stitchElongation sewing Programming a pattern combination with mirror image Shell Tuck Stitch Decorative StitchesApplique sewing Programming French knot Sewing the pattern combination from the beginning 73/740 X Individual pattern adjustmentEditing Programmed Patterns Deleting the patternInserting the pattern Program check Twin Needle Sewing Check the needlePage Monogramming Programming a monogram ? SSaving and Opening a File Save File Built-inAssigning a file name CardDecorative stretch stitch patterns Correcting Distorted Stretch PatternsLetters and numbers Correcting stitch balance of the Auto ButtonholeEmbroidery Hoop a Embroidery HoopsTemplate for Embroidery Hoop a Embroidery Hoop BAdjusting the Thread Tension StabilizersPressure Dial Setting the Fabric in an Embroidery Hoop Thread Holder Attaching the Embroidery Hoop to MachineMonogramming Built-in DesignsPC Card Designs Card ReaderColor/Part key Built-in DesignsSewing the specific color/part by skipping Next page KeyTrace key Cancel keyStitch Back/Forward keys Jog/ST keySewing results Starting to Sew EmbroideryFont Selection Monogram EmbroideryHorizontal/Vertical key OK keyMonogram in Gothic style EditBear Letters monogram Inserting a letter Correcting a monogram Deleting a letterInserting and ejecting a PC Card PC Card DesignsEjecting the PC card Selecting the PC card designsConnecting Card Reader Card Reader 10000 optional itemSelecting a pattern Editing screen Editing ModeSelecting the pattern to edit SizeSelecting the hoop Moving a patternFlipping a pattern Resizing a patternDeleting a pattern Rotating the patternSaving a File Save File Built-inAssigning the a name Combining a built-in design and monogram Size Deleting a saved file Opening a Saved FileChanging needles On-screen HelpAssemble the hook race Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed DogReplacing the Light Bulb To removeTo replace Troubleshooting Problem Cause Reference Stitch Chart Design Chart Gothic Script Cheltenham Letters / 2-letters